The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department is reporting the first Kanawha County death related to the Hepatitis A outbreak. KCHD officials spoke with a family member who confirmed the May 23 death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most people who get hepatitis A feel sick for several weeks, but they usually recover with […]
Hepatitis A Clinics
Pending setup completion, Kanawha-Charleston Health Department will have a media availability at 3:30 p.m. today (Thursday, May 24) to allow the media to view the area that will be used for tomorrow’s hepatitis A vaccination clinic. Because of the substantial number of patients expected for tomorrow’s clinic, and because of patient privacy considerations, the media […]
Outbreak of Life-threatening Coagulopathy Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoids Use
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is providing information on: 1) the current status of a multistate outbreak of coagulopathy from exposure to synthetic cannabinoid products containing a vitamin K-dependent antagonist agent, such as brodifacoum; 2) signs and symptoms of presenting patients from this outbreak and which patients are at risk; 3) laboratory testing options that are available to help identify and classify cases; 4) available resources that may help clinicians make decisions; and 5) to whom to report possible cases.
State Health Officer Issues Strong Recommendation for Food Service and Restaurant
A vaccination clinics for restaurant and food service employees in Kanawha and Putnam counties as part of the response to the national outbreak.
Mass vaccination clinics for hepatitis A are scheduled for:
• May 25 Kanawha-Charleston Health Department; 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• May 30 Charleston Civic Center; 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• June 1 St. George Conference Center (Court and Lee Streets); 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Health department identifies more Hepatitis A in food service employees
The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, which provides public health services for Kanawha and Putnam Counties, has confirmed Hepatitis A cases in food service workers at American Inn at 419 Hurricane Creek Road in Hurricane, Buck’s Pizza at 4001 First Ave. in Nitro and McDonald’s at 312 Hurricane Creek Road in Hurricane. One employee at each facility has been confirmed. This is part of an investigation involving the Hepatitis A outbreak began in February
KCHD identifies third case of Hepatitis A in food service employee
The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department has confirmed a case of Hepatitis A in a food service worker at O’Charley’s at 70 RHL Boulevard in Charleston. This is the third Kanawha County investigation involving a food establishment since the Hepatitis A outbreak began in February.
The employee did not continue working at the restaurant after the Hepatitis A diagnosis but did work during the infectious period prior to diagnosis, April 27 – May 11. As a precaution, members of the individual’s family and coworkers have received Hepatitis A immunizations, according to CDC protocols.
Members of the KCHD outbreak team, which includes multiple health professionals from the Divisions of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, met with O’Charley’s officials to review restaurant food handling practices. Inspectors were on site at the establishment and spent time talking with employees and observing food handling procedures.
Hepatitis A cases continue to climb
The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department reports the cases of acute Hepatitis A occurring in Kanawha and Putnam counties grows daily. As of Thursday, May 3, health department officials are investigating more than 60 possible cases. Local cases have been linked to an ongoing, multistate Hepatitis A outbreak.
KCHD will collect hypodermic needles
As part of its continuing harm reduction program, the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department is available to collect hypodermic needles found in public areas or business or residential sites.
“We’ve been collecting needles for quite a while,” noted Stanley Mills, KCHD director of environmental services. “We’ve developed a policy about it, and we’re formalizing our collection process.”
HEALTH ADVISORY #145 Increased Cases of Hepatitis A Among Persons Who Are Homeless and Persons Who Use Illicit Drugs
West Virginia is reporting an increase in hepatitis A virus (HAV) cases in some counties, namely Kanawha and Putnam. Several have been molecularly linked to the multi-state outbreak in which genotype 1B is the HAV strain of concern; other cases have been epidemiologically-linked to cases from Kentucky.
Hepatitis A linked to national multistate outbreak
The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department reports recent cases of acute hepatitis A occurring in Kanawha and Putnam counties have been linked to an ongoing, multistate Hepatitis A outbreak. Since January, more than 100 cases of Hepatitis A have been confirmed in Kanawha and Putnam counties. Prior to this outbreak, Janet Briscoe, KCHD director of epidemiology, called Hepatitis A cases rare in the region.
Hepatitis A linked to national multistate outbreak
The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department reports recent cases of acute hepatitis A occurring in Kanawha and Putnam counties have been linked to an ongoing, multistate Hepatitis A outbreak. Since January, more than 20 cases of Hepatitis A have been confirmed in Kanawha and Putnam counties. Prior to this outbreak, Janet Briscoe, KCHD director of epidemiology, called Hepatitis A cases rare in the region.
KCHD recently received notification specimens submitted to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as part of the local investigation match a specific genotype identified in the California and Kentucky outbreaks. The multistate outbreak, for the most part, is occurring in persons who use illicit drugs and who may be homeless or without a permanent residence. The disease spread may also be attributed to the lack of access to proper hygiene or sanitation.
Free diabetes management classes offered at Alzheimer’s Association
Personnel from the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department Division of Prevention and Wellness will serve as instructors at a free, six-week workshop entitled “Diabetes Education and Empowerment Program.” Geared to Medicare recipients, the workshops are open to anyone. Registration is required. The workshops will be held at the Alzheimer’s Association at 1601 Second Ave. in South Charleston. The first workshop is Tuesday, April 03, from 10 a.m. – noon.
KCHD suspends needle exchange
Brenda Isaac, president of the Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health, announced today the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department is suspending the needle exchange portion of its harm reduction program, effective immediately.
Kaufman swears in Gaziano as interim health officer
Kanawha Circuit Judge Tod J. Kaufman, a longtime Gaziano family friend, administers the oath of office to Dr. Dominic Gaziano, interim health officer for the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department. Kaufman swore in Gaziano at a March 15, 2018, meeting of the Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health.
Diabetes Training
Are you a person with Medicare who has diabetes or know someone who does? Sign up today for a free 6-week workshop in your area.
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